Anna Graceman is an American singer, songwriter and recording artist whose self-penned songs and music have garnered national recognition. CBS Television highlight's Anna Graceman's Lexi's Lullaby Retrieved on May 27, 2013 Anna Graceman sings Lexi's Lullaby on Wimp.com Retrieved on May 27, 2013 She has been featured on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Anna appears on The Ellen Show. Ellen Invites Anna to second show to meet Taylor Swift. Retrieved on November 5, 2014 America's Got Talent, and CBS News. CBS Television highlight's Anna Graceman's Lexi's Lullaby Retrieved on May 27, 2013
On June 1, 2020, Graceman appeared on NBC's show Songland starring Ryan Tedder, Shane McAnally, and Ester Dean. The episode featured recording artist Bebe Rexha, who combined Graceman's song with that of fellow contestant Greg Scott and chose the song as the episode's winner. The song will be recorded by Rexha and will be used by NBC to promote the Tokyo Olympics.
On May 29, 2020, Graceman released her latest studio album, The Way The Night Behaves.
When she was four, she could play the piano fluently. At the age of 6 years old she wrote her first song, "So I Cried". Anna Graceman's song So I Cried. Retrieved on May 27, 2013. Graceman states that her family was poor while growing up in Alaska. The mini-van that her mother drove didn't have a working radio or CD player in it, so her mother would sing to her while they were driving. Driving time meant singing time. Anna Graceman talks about her early life. Retrieved on May 27, 2013. Anna Graceman states that her soulful style of singing comes from her mother who loved listening to Motown records as did her grandmother Anna Graceman talks about Motown influence. Retrieved on May 27, 2013. Later in 2011, at the age of 11, she gained wider popularity with her performances in the sixth season of the America's Got Talent competition. Anna Graceman steals the spotlight on America's Got Talent Retrieved on May 27, 2013 In 2013, she performed 43 shows at The Palazzo in The Venetian Hotel and Resort for eight weeks. Her performances there brought her critical acclaim. Anna Graceman steals the show at the Palazzo Retrieved on April 29, 2013 Graceman has a substantial online presence. Collectively, her YouTube views exceed 150 million views. Her America's Got Talent audition video alone has over 35 million views as of December 23, 2013. Anna Graceman Sings "If I Aint Got You" by Alicia Keys Retrieved on September 23, 2013 In 2012, Disney approached Graceman and requested the right to non-exclusively license her early original YouTube videos. They can be found in the video section of Disney's website. Anna Graceman videos on Disney Retrieved on May 26, 2013 In April 2013, the International Songwriting Competition announced that Graceman had been announced as one of their finalists. The judges include such notable songwriters as Tom Waits, Jeff Beck, Bernie Taupin and Mark Foster Anna Graceman announced as top finalist for the 2012 International Songwriting Competition Retrieved on April 29, 2013 In 2014, Anna Graceman stated that she had moved to Nashville, Tennessee to pursue her songwriting and work with the musicians there. Anna Graceman states that she moved to Nashville, Tennessee Retrieved on November 7, 2014
In September 2016, Relix Magazine said, "This is hardly a run-of-the-mill adolescence, Graceman has stayed grounded through it all, remembering where she came from and how it all started." Relix magazine September issue cover. Page 23 Retrieved on November 7, 2016 Relix Magazine article. Picture and article. featured on page 23 Retrieved on November 7, 2016
April 20, 2010 – 36th Alaska Folk Festival: Graceman performed at the annual festival along with other folk and bluegrass bands. A local reviewer stated, "There were several sets where the young and gifted stole the show, making me realize I was watching Juneau's version of "Who's Got Talent" – particularly when 10-year-old Anna Graceman sang all her original songs." Anna Graceman performs at the 36th Annual Alaska Folk Festival Retrieved on April 29, 2013
Summer, 2011 – America's Got Talent Season Six: At her audition, Graceman performed "If I Ain't Got You" by Alicia Keys while accompanying herself on the keyboard. She received a standing ovation from Howie Mandel, Piers Morgan, and Sharon Osbourne, the show's three judges. Anna Graceman the favorite to win this seasons AGT Retrieved on April 29, 2013 Her audition video went viral and caught the attention of the mainstream press. local girl shows her talent on National TV Retrieved on April 29, 2013 Anna Graceman AGT Audition mainstream Retrieved on April 29, 2013 Anna Graceman audition wows the media Retrieved on April 29, 2013 The video garnered over 28 million views on YouTube, the most of any America's Got Talent audition video. Anna Graceman Sings "If I Aint Got You" by Alicia Keys Retrieved on April 29, 2013 In the Vegas round, Graceman performed "Rolling in the Deep" by Adele, again playing the keyboard. In the quarterfinals, she performed "What a Wonderful World" (Louis Armstrong). The judges' unanimous acclaim reflected the votes she gained, qualifying her for the semi-finals. Anna Graceman performs 'What A Wonderful World' in her own style Retrieved on April 29, 2013 Avril Lavigne discusses Anna Graceman Retrieved on May 26, 2013 Her self-accompanied performance of "Home Sweet Home" (Mötley Crüe) earned her another standing ovation from the judges, and a spot in the Top 10. Anna Graceman gets noticed by Mötley Crüe Retrieved on April 29, 2013 Anna Graceman receives accolades for her rendition of Mötley Crüe's Home Sweet Home Retrieved on April 29, 2013 Anna Graceman does it again. Wild Applause. Retrieved on April 29, 2013 Anna Graceman talks to NBC about her time on AGT. Retrieved on May 27, 2013. Piers Morgan said Home Sweet Home was her best performance yet. Retrieved on May 26, 2013 As the competition was becoming tougher and the judges expected more, Graceman went with something different for that round; her song was "True Colors" (Cyndi Lauper), but for the first time on the show, she performed without the keyboard. Anna Graceman talks to NBC about her time on AGT. Retrieved on May 27, 2013. Anna Graceman performs True Colors at AGT Finals Retrieved on April 29, 2013 Anna Graceman NBC Pictures of her performances and time on AGT Retrieved on May 26, 2013 She fell short of making the finals.
October 28–30, 2011 – Caesars Palace Colosseum: Graceman participated in America's Got Talent Live along with other season six favorites, including Landon Swank, Team iLuminate, and winner Landau Eugene Murphy, Jr. Anna Graceman performs at Caesars Palace Colosseum Retrieved on April 29, 2013 At the request of Caesars Palace, she returned to the Colosseum for the following New Year's Eve concert. Anna Graceman performs at Caesars Palace Colosseum Retrieved on April 29, 2013
February 25, 2013 – Palazzo-Venetian Theater Residency: Graceman performed at the Palazzo Theatre in the Venetian for seven weeks (43 shows). Anna Graceman performs at the Palazzo Theater for seven weeks Retrieved on April 29, 2013 Anna Graceman Palazzo Theatre Residency Retrieved on April 29, 2013 Famed reporter Robin Leach saw and wrote:
In June 2014, DJ Lulleaux, a Dutch music producer, released a remix of her song Words. As of 2020, it is his most popular track on SoundCloud, clocking 2.62 million plays.
August 28, 2014 – Inaugural YouTube Music Night in Los Angeles: Graceman performed at the first YouTube Music Night in Los Angeles. The event was held at the studios in the YoutubeSpaceLA facilities. Anna Graceman performs at the first ever YouTube Music Night in Los Angeles Retrieved on November 4, 2014 Anna Graceman appears on National News Los Angeles ABC News after performing at YouTube Space in LA Retrieved on November 4, 2014
October 29, 2014 – Inaugural YouTube Music Night in Nashville, Tennessee: Graceman performed at the first YouTube Music Night in Nashville, Tennessee. The event was held at the Pinewood Social Event Center in downtown Nashville. Anna Graceman performs in Nashville for the first YouTube Nashville Music Night. Retrieved on November 4, 2014 Anna Graceman performs in Nashville. YouTube To Sponsor Educational Workshops For Nashville Music Community. Retrieved on November 4, 2014
September 21, 2016 – 'Pilgrimage Music and Cultural Festival' (30k in attendance) Anna Graceman appeared on NBC with her band 'Graceman' to promote the festival . Anna Graceman performs Glass Walls on NBC Nashville Hardrock Cafe Stage. Retrieved on November 10, 2016 pilgrimage festival attendance beats record for 2016. Retrieved on November 10, 2016
September 25, 2016 - Pilgrimage Music Festival: Anna Graceman and the Graceman band performed at the 2nd annual Pilgrimage Festival in Franklin, TN. The line up included Beck, The Struts, Kacey Musgraves, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Kaleo, Shakey Graves, Cake, The Arcs, Anderson East to name a few. Anna Graceman performs at pilgrimage festival. Retrieved on November 4, 2016 The Festival was produced by Executive Producers Kevin Griffin and Justin Timberlake. Justin Timberlake executive producer of the pilgrimage festival. Retrieved on November 4, 2016 Anna Graceman appeared on NBC WSMV TV in Nashville to promote the festival. Anna Graceman performs Glass Walls on NBC Nashville Hardrock Cafe Stage. Retrieved on March 20, 2018 The estimated attendance of the festival was 30,000 people over two days. pilgrimage festival attendance beats record for 2016. Retrieved on November 10, 2016
June 1, 2020 - Songwriting Competition TV show Songland on NBC - Recording artist Bebe Rexha combined Graceman's song with that of fellow contestant Greg Scott and chose the song as the episode's winner.
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